This is an in-depth review of the Sigma 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art lens that was announced in February of 2017 along with a few other Sigma Art-series lenses. At the time of its release, Sigma proudly presented the lens as "world's first and only full-frame f/1.8 ultra-wide-angle lens", which was without...

This is a great kit combination, mainly because it includes the USB doc, and the cleaning kit. The lens is suberb! I use super wide angle lenses mainly for astrophotography and I was worried about coma which is a serious problem with most lenses.

A very capable lens giving very pleasing results. It does however take some time to master but in a good way as I think after practice will be a favourite in my bag. Central frame is extremely sharp and perfect for stars and night scenes. Edge focus washes out quickly but also crops out easily.

Consistent Output; Durable; Quick Focus; Rugged; Sharp Focus; Strong Construction

Needs a little practice to find the sweet spot

Ultra-wide lenses aren't everyday tools for most photographers, but for some disciplines they're indispensable. I tend to recommend zooms at this end of the coverage range, as they're more versatile tools, giving you the ability to capture a wider variety of subjects without changing lenses.

Ultra-wide field of view; Very bright aperture; Very sharp; Solid build; Dust and splash protection; Available for multiple camera systems

Some barrel distortion; Soft edges and corners at wide apertures; Dim corners; Doesn't support front filters

The Sigma 14mm F1.8 DG HSM Art ($1,599) is a lens that has a lot of appeal for photographers working in certain disciplines—notably astrophotography—thanks to its ultra-wide field of view and bright aperture. You'll be able to focus much more easily in dim conditions because of its f/1.8 design, ensuring that stars and night landscapes are crisp. It's not as good of an all-arounder as another lens from Sigma, the 12-24mm F4 DG HSM Art, but if your images require a brighter aperture, the 14mm prime is an excellent choice. Design The 14mm F1.8 ($1,498.00 at Amazon) is big. It measures 5.0 by 3.8 inches (HD) and weighs 2.5 pounds. In order to capture images with such a wide field of view and bright aperture, its front element is huge and bulbous, so you can't use front filters without a third-party accessory holder. A slip-on lens cap is included to protect both the front glass and integrated lens hood, and Sigma also includes a rear cap and soft carrying case. Construction is solid,...

The Sigma 14mm F1.8 DG HSM Art is an ultra-wide prime lens with an extremely bright aperture and crisp optics.

Ultra-wide field of view; Very bright aperture; Very sharp; Solid build; Dust and splash protection; Available for multiple camera systems

Some barrel distortion; Soft edges and corners at wide apertures; Dim corners; Doesn't support front filters

The Sigma 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM ART is an impressive lens both physically as well as regarding its creative potential. However, its extreme credentials don't come for free. Yes, it offers an insane max. aperture at this focal length but at least technically you won't find greatness at f/1.8.

So Sigma went where no man has gone before ... again. This time we'll explore the new Sigma 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM ART. Typically such ultra-wide lenses peak at a speed of (warp ... ah no ...) f/2/8.

Sigma's Art line-up has fast become one of the most highly regarded lens ranges on the planet. That's why we're excited to see the world's first 14mm f/1.8 prime, with an ultra wide-angle and fast aperture which could make it every astrophotographer's dream.

Sigma 14mm F1.8 DG HSM Art is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF) Ultra-Wideangle Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with L Mount cameras. What type of photography is the Sigma 14mm F1.8 DG HSM Art lens good for?

Autofocus, Distance Scale, Hood supplied, Full-time Manual Focusing, Fast Aperture, Covers Full-Frame Sensor, 9 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth Bokeh, Extreme Wide-angle capability, Minimum focus distance of, 0.27m / 10.6 inch, Heavy, Pricey

Autofocus, Distance Scale, Hood supplied, Full-time Manual Focusing, Fast Aperture, Covers Full-Frame Sensor, 9 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth Bokeh, Extreme Wide-angle capability, Minimum focus distance of, 0.27m / 10.6 inch, Heavy, Pricey

The Sigma 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art lens stole the headlines as the first ultra-wide angle lens for full-frame cameras to break the f/2 barrier. No other ultra-wide angle rectilinear lens is as fast. Fast ultra-wide angle lenses are a rarity and your choices in this category are few.